Data Team Lead

Company Overview We are Chandos. Inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage guide our commitment to creating places where all people belong, listening, learning, and sparking ideas that lead to positive changes in our industry and community. We are 100% employee owned and a B Corp‑certified national technical builder in North America. Continuous improvement is core to our success, championing innovative and collaborative ways to build. Every day our teams build places for people to live, work, learn, serve, and play – and most importantly, we’re building community. Role Overview Are you passionate about turning data into a strategic asset? As our Data Team Lead, you’ll build a modern data ecosystem that drives innovation and empowers decision‑making across the organization, shaping how data is architected, engineered, and governed. You’ll leverage cutting‑edge tools like Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture framework, including data models, pipelines, and storage solutions. Ensure scalability, performance, and security of data platforms leveraging Microsoft Fabric. Data Engineering Lead the design and development of data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes. Implement best practices for CI/CD, medallion architecture, and real‑time analytics using Fabric components (Data Factory, Data Warehouse, Power BI). Data Governance Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures aligned with organizational objectives. Utilize Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, lineage, classification, and compliance management. Drive initiatives for data quality, stewardship, and ownership across business units. Leadership & Collaboration Manage and mentor an internal data team while using externals where necessary. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT leadership to align data strategy with business goals. Act as a data culture advocate, promoting best practices and continuous improvement while communicating with leadership and end users. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in data architecture, data engineering, and data governance roles. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Factory, Data Activator, Power BI) and Microsoft Purview (Data Map, Unified Catalog, Compliance Manager). Expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and pipeline orchestration. Familiarity with security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk management in data environments. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI‑driven analytics and Copilot integration in Microsoft Fabric. Certifications in Microsoft Fabric, Purview, or related data governance frameworks. Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and hybrid data architectures. Additional Information We’re an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals; all resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process. Benefits include competitive wages, comprehensive health, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, RRSP matching, educational assistance, recognition and annual salary reviews, leadership conferences, and regular company‑wide engagement opportunities. Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Salary: CA$45,000 – CA$65,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr